{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"c9a00f5129ee2ce7e17815a4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c9a00f5129ee2ce7e17815a4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c9a00f5129ee2ce7e17815a4","title":"Associate Platform Engineer","description":"Aechelon Technology, Inc. is a leading producer of 3D simulator content, including Geospecific visual/sensor databases and realistic 3D models. We seek people who share our passion for real-time computer graphics and commitment to our mission of helping make our Nation's pilots safer. We will give you a chance to work with some of the most talented people in the graphics industry.\n\nThe Associate Platform Engineer – Hardware supports the engineering integration, qualification, production readiness, and lifecycle maintenance of Aechelon's computing platforms. Working with general direction from senior Platform Engineers, this role assembles and configures computer hardware, executes documented hardware qualification procedures, investigates system-level issues, evaluates component changes, and maintains engineering records.\n\nThe role may also support prototype logistics, inventory, shipping, and lab operations as needed, but its primary focus is hands-on hardware engineering and qualification of workstation, server, and embedded computing platforms.\n\nThis position is intended for an early-career engineer who wants to develop practical expertise in computer hardware integration, validation, troubleshooting, and product lifecycle support.\n\nResponsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:\nPerform engineering integration, qualification, production readiness, and lifecycle support of PC-based workstations, servers, and embedded computing platforms.\nAssemble, configure, upgrade, and maintain prototype, qualification, and lab computer systems.\nExecute documented functional, compatibility, performance, power, thermal, reliability, and stress-testing procedures.\nAnalyze and document test results, failures, observations, troubleshooting steps, and recommended follow-up actions.\nReproduce and troubleshoot hardware, firmware, driver, and system-level issues, escalating findings when additional engineering analysis is required.\nAssist with the qualification of new, replacement, revised, or end-of-life components.\nCompare proposed hardware changes against established technical, performance, compatibility, thermal, power, and lifecycle requirements.\nSupport prototype builds, pilot production, first-article evaluation, RMAs, and the transition of qualified hardware designs to manufacturing.\nMaintain engineering records, including bills of materials, hardware configuration records, test procedures, qualification reports, issue records, and work instructions.\nCoordinate with Platform Engineering, Production, Quality, Purchasing, vendors, and contract manufacturers to investigate and resolve hardware-related issues.\nMaintain safe, organized, and functional engineering lab and hardware work areas.\nSupport the tracking, shipping, receiving, and inventory of engineering prototypes, qualification hardware, replacement parts, returned materials, and test equipment.\nFollow documented safety, quality, configuration-management, and export-control requirements.\nPerform other related platform engineering and hardware qualification duties as assigned.\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\n\nBachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field; or an associate degree with relevant hands-on technical experience.\nTypically a minimum of two years of experience assembling, testing, maintaining, or troubleshooting computer hardware. Relevant internships, academic projects, military experience, certifications, technical support experience, or personal projects may be considered.\nWorking knowledge of PC or server hardware, including processors, memory, storage, graphics devices, power supplies, cooling systems, PCI Express devices, and network interfaces.\nHands-on experience installing, configuring, upgrading, and troubleshooting computer hardware.\nGeneral understanding of BIOS/UEFI configuration, firmware updates, hardware drivers, and operating-system installation.\nFamiliarity with Microsoft Windows-based systems.\nAbility to execute documented test procedures, accurately record results, identify abnormal behavior, and recognize when an issue requires escalation.\nStrong attention to detail and a methodical approach to hardware troubleshooting and technical documentation.\nAbility to manage multiple engineering assignments with limited day-to-day supervision, seeking guidance primarily on new or unfamiliar assignments.\nEffective written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to safely lift and move computer equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.\nAbility to work with export-controlled technology, including meeting applicable U.S. export-control eligibility requirements.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nExperience building, testing, or supporting PC-based servers, workstations, or embedded systems.\nFamiliarity with hardware qualification, benchmarking, diagnostics, thermal testing, power measurement, reliability testing, or stress-testing tools.\nFamiliarity with test equipment such as power meters, thermocouples, multimeters, or data-logging equipment.\nExperience troubleshooting interactions among hardware, firmware, drivers, and operating systems.\nBasic understanding of computer networking and Ethernet switch configuration.\nBasic scripting experience using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or a similar language.\nExperience with Jira, Git, Perforce, or similar issue-tracking and configuration-management tools.\nExperience maintaining bills of materials, engineering change records, product configurations, test reports, or other technical documentation.\nFamiliarity with manufacturing, RMA, contract-manufacturing, inventory, shipping, or receiving processes.\nExperience working in a hardware engineering lab, production environment, help desk, or technical support role.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office.\nRelevant certifications such as CompTIA A+, Server+, or Network+.\n\nCompensation and Benefits\n\n$120,000 - $140,000 per year\n\nThe above range is specific to CALIFORNIA and may not be applicable to other locations. Final compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.\n\n We offer a very attractive compensation package including competitive base salary, company performance-based profit sharing, 401k, 100% employer paid health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, std, ltd, and life insurance plans).\n\nNo relocation reimbursement provided.\n\nThis position description is not intended to be a complete listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee holding this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may be changed or others may be assigned at any time by the Company with notice to the employee.\n\nAechelon Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing access and opportunities to individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant who is unable to fully utilize/access our application process because of a disability, Aechelon Technology will provide a reasonable accommodation. 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We seek people who share our passion for real-time computer graphics and commitment to our mission of helping make our Nation's pilots safer. We will give you a chance to work with some of the most talented people in the graphics industry.\n\nThe Associate Platform Engineer – Hardware supports the engineering integration, qualification, production readiness, and lifecycle maintenance of Aechelon's computing platforms. Working with general direction from senior Platform Engineers, this role assembles and configures computer hardware, executes documented hardware qualification procedures, investigates system-level issues, evaluates component changes, and maintains engineering records.\n\nThe role may also support prototype logistics, inventory, shipping, and lab operations as needed, but its primary focus is hands-on hardware engineering and qualification of workstation, server, and embedded computing platforms.\n\nThis position is intended for an early-career engineer who wants to develop practical expertise in computer hardware integration, validation, troubleshooting, and product lifecycle support.\n\nResponsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:\nPerform engineering integration, qualification, production readiness, and lifecycle support of PC-based workstations, servers, and embedded computing platforms.\nAssemble, configure, upgrade, and maintain prototype, qualification, and lab computer systems.\nExecute documented functional, compatibility, performance, power, thermal, reliability, and stress-testing procedures.\nAnalyze and document test results, failures, observations, troubleshooting steps, and recommended follow-up actions.\nReproduce and troubleshoot hardware, firmware, driver, and system-level issues, escalating findings when additional engineering analysis is required.\nAssist with the qualification of new, replacement, revised, or end-of-life components.\nCompare proposed hardware changes against established technical, performance, compatibility, thermal, power, and lifecycle requirements.\nSupport prototype builds, pilot production, first-article evaluation, RMAs, and the transition of qualified hardware designs to manufacturing.\nMaintain engineering records, including bills of materials, hardware configuration records, test procedures, qualification reports, issue records, and work instructions.\nCoordinate with Platform Engineering, Production, Quality, Purchasing, vendors, and contract manufacturers to investigate and resolve hardware-related issues.\nMaintain safe, organized, and functional engineering lab and hardware work areas.\nSupport the tracking, shipping, receiving, and inventory of engineering prototypes, qualification hardware, replacement parts, returned materials, and test equipment.\nFollow documented safety, quality, configuration-management, and export-control requirements.\nPerform other related platform engineering and hardware qualification duties as assigned.\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\n\nBachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field; or an associate degree with relevant hands-on technical experience.\nTypically a minimum of two years of experience assembling, testing, maintaining, or troubleshooting computer hardware. 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Final compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.\n\n We offer a very attractive compensation package including competitive base salary, company performance-based profit sharing, 401k, 100% employer paid health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, std, ltd, and life insurance plans).\n\nNo relocation reimbursement provided.\n\nThis position description is not intended to be a complete listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee holding this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may be changed or others may be assigned at any time by the Company with notice to the employee.\n\nAechelon Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing access and opportunities to individuals with disabilities. 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